Jackson County Inmate Roster

Jackson County booking reports are public records kept by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office in Jefferson. Each booking record documents an arrest made in the county, including the person's name, charges, and the date they were brought into the jail. Georgia law requires the sheriff to maintain this record and make it available to those who ask. Whether you need to check on a recent arrest, confirm someone is in custody, or review booking activity in Jackson County, the sheriff's office is where you start.

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office in Jefferson runs the county's detention facility and keeps all booking records. Every person booked into the Jackson County Jail gets an entry in the official jail docket, which is a public record under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7. You can view this docket at the jail or ask for copies.

Jackson County has grown quickly in recent years as people move out of the Atlanta metro area into surrounding counties. That growth means more law enforcement activity and a larger jail population than many rural Georgia counties. The sheriff's office handles bookings from county deputies as well as from local police departments in Jefferson, Commerce, and other towns in the county.

Booking records contain basic facts: name, date of birth, booking date, and charges at the time of arrest. They do not show whether the person was convicted or what happened in court. A booking is not a conviction. Cases may be dropped, dismissed, or result in a not-guilty verdict even after someone has been booked into jail.

To check on a current inmate or request booking records, call the Jackson County Sheriff's Office or visit their facility in Jefferson. Staff can help you find out whether someone is in custody and explain how to submit an open records request if needed.

Open Records Requests in Jackson County

Georgia's Open Records Act covers jail booking records. If the information you need is not available over the phone or at the front desk, you can submit a written request. The agency must respond within three business days. They can charge a reasonable fee to copy records but cannot charge for the time spent searching.

Some records are exempt from disclosure. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, information that could jeopardize an ongoing investigation or endanger someone's safety may be withheld. Juvenile records are also generally not public. If a request is denied, the agency must tell you why in writing.

Booking photos are subject to separate rules under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19. Georgia has limited the release of mugshots in some situations, particularly when the person was not convicted. If you need a booking photo, make a written request and the agency will let you know what it can release.

State Offender and Inmate Databases

If the person you are looking for may have been transferred to a state prison, check the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search. The GDC holds records on everyone serving a sentence in a Georgia state prison. You can search by name at their website. County jails hold people awaiting trial or serving short sentences. State prisons hold people with longer sentences.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association publishes a statewide jail report. As of January 2026, Georgia's county jails held about 25,487 inmates, with nearly 68% of them awaiting trial. Jackson County contributes a portion of that total, though exact figures change daily as people are booked and released.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the Georgia Crime Information Center, which stores statewide criminal history data. GCIC records are not publicly searchable online, but law enforcement can access them. For general questions about criminal records, contact the GBI at 404-244-2639.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association maintains a statewide jail statistics page at georgiasheriffs.org:

This report gives a broader look at Georgia's jail population and trends across all counties.

VINE Custody Alerts

VINE lets you track an inmate's custody status and get notified when something changes. Register at vinelink.com using the person's name or inmate number. The system will send you an alert by phone, text, or email if the person is released, transferred, or has a change in custody status. VINE is free and works around the clock.

VINE covers Jackson County inmates. It does not show full booking details, but it is a good way to stay informed about someone's status without having to call the jail repeatedly.

Court Records for Jackson County

Booking records and court records are separate. A booking record shows an arrest. A court record shows what happened afterward in the legal process. Jackson County cases are heard in the Superior Court (felonies) and State Court (misdemeanors). The Georgia Courts website has information on court locations and how to access court records.

Court records are generally public in Georgia, but some may be sealed. If a person completed a sentence under the First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60) or had their record restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, that record may not show up in standard public searches. These laws are designed to help people move on after certain offenses without carrying a permanent conviction on their record.

How to Find Jackson County Booking Records

The fastest way is to call the Jackson County Sheriff's Office directly. Ask whether the person is in custody and request any available booking information. If you need documents, ask about submitting an open records request. Staff can walk you through the process.

You can also use the search tool on this page, which searches public records databases and may return booking or arrest data for Jackson County. Keep in mind that online databases are not always current. For the freshest data, contact the sheriff's office or the county detention facility in Jefferson.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Jackson County and each operates its own jail and booking record system.